Marketplace Tech How police are experimenting with AI
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Dec 10, 2024 James O’Donnell, a reporter with MIT Technology Review, dives into how police departments are experimenting with artificial intelligence. He shares insights from the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference, revealing AI's potential in training and operations. O’Donnell discusses innovative applications like virtual reality for training, while also touching on privacy issues. He highlights the chaotic landscape of AI adoption in U.S. policing and the need for a cohesive approach, especially in the face of changing political climates.
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VR Police Training
- James O'Donnell tried AI-powered VR police training, but found it unconvincing due to lag and other issues.
- The VR training aimed to simulate scenarios like de-escalation and active shooter situations.
AI-Driven Data Analysis in Policing
- Police are using AI to analyze data from various sources like cameras, license plate readers, and gunshot detectors.
- This helps find insights and connections between data points, but raises privacy concerns.
AI-Generated Police Reports
- Axon uses AI to transcribe bodycam footage and create first drafts of police reports, potentially saving officers time.
- However, this introduces AI's fallibility into legal documents and may influence officer's report writing.